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Patent GB-189725126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheel Hubs.
Inventor: WOODCOCK WILLIAM HUGH
Filed: 1897-10-29
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 25,126. Woodcock, W. H. Oct. 29. Hubs; spokes.-Means for securing wooden spokes to a metallic hub are described. The metallic hub a has a flange b which is recessed to receive the ends d of the wooden spokes. The outer parts c<1> of the recesses taper towards the wheel centre, and the inner parts c<2> taper in theopposite direction. At the end of each inner part is a quickly tapered wedge e, so that, on driving each spoke home, it is split at the end by this wedge and thus secured in position. Lateral security is obtained by finally fixing the side plate f to the flange b, or, as in Fig. 3, when the spokes do not all lie in the same plane, two side plates f may be employed.
Patent GB-189725409-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Mud Guard for Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: LELM OTTO
Filed: 1897-11-02
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 25,409. Lelm, O. Nov. 2. Guards, mud.-Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a bicycle. Tubes B, C, D, E telescope into each other and into the saddle support A, so as to form an arm. A cap f is attached to the end of the tube E upon which is pivoted at g a fork F carrying hooks h, which retain the rod G to which an end of the band H forming the mud guard proper is attached. The other end of the band H is attached to discs mounted upon the spindle of a spring-controlled drum upon which the band can be wound. The drum spindle is carried by a forked bracket L secured to the bicycle frame by a clip L'. A spring catch N enables the spring M to wind up the band H when not in use.
Patent GB-189726167-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Garden Cultivating Appliance.
Inventor: SHAILER GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-11-10
Granted: 1898-01-08
Abstract: 26,167. Shailer, G. W. Nov. 10. Cultivators ; diggers ; rakes, hand. -Relates to the construction of a h a n d implement for use in cultivating garden ground. A stem a is secured by means of the socket a<1> to an ordinary wooden handle and carries two side aims c, c u p o n which are freely-mounted bosses f carrying a number of tines d. When more than one boss f is mounted on the arms c, the bosses are connected together by clutchteeth h so that they all revolve together. The implement is pushed forward, the tines penetrating the ground and acting as a digging and raking implement. The implement can also be used for stirring the ground between growing crops. The Specification describes modifications in the method of making and mounting the tines.
Patent GB-189728775-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: HILLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1897-12-06
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 28,775. Hiller, G. Dec. 6. Tyres, pneumatic.-The Figure shows a tyre adapted for wooden rims, which, as it exerts no side pressure, has no tendency to split the rim. The inner air tube A is provided with a non- stretchable lining of canvas or a like fabric, and its overlapping edges c and d form a thickening to which one edge b of the outer cover B is cemented. On inflating the tyre the edge a of the cover will be tightly pressed against the rim.
Patent GB-189729614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles to Prevent them being Refilled.
Inventor: DUNBAR CLEMENT ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-12-14
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 29,614. Dunbar, C. A. Dec. 14. Stoppers; refilling, preventing.-A perforated tubular casing E is secured in the contracted part C of the bottle neck by a washer I, and within this casing is mounted a float valve a, which is provided with a perforated tubular extension b, and is connected by a flexible cord K to a weight L Above the casing E is inserted a perforated cup - shaped baffle-plate N, which is secured in position by flaring the edge of the cup under the shoulder D in the neck. The valve a permits the contents of the bottle to be poured out, but prevents refilling, as it is held on its seat by the weight L when the bottle is upright, and acts as a float valve when the bottle is inverted.
Patent GB-189730730-A (GB)
Title: Improved Support and Registering Device for use with Glasses, Bottles, and the like.
Inventor: HOFFMANN WILHELM
Filed: 1897-12-29
Granted: 1898-02-12
Abstract: 30,730. Hoffmann, W. Dec. 29. Stands for table use.-Relates to a support for glasses, bottles, &c., with counting-apparatus for registering how many times the glass has been refilled. The support is covered, except for a central glazed aperture, by absorbent material u to catch any liquid spilt. Inside is a toothed wheel fixed to the spindle c, which carries a pointer f over a graduated dial. Whenever the glass is refilled the bell-crank lever i is actuated, thrusting in the spring rod l, the wedge o on which turns the toothed wheel forward, while the roller r on a spring lever p ensures an accurate advance of one unit. A stop x prevents more than one complete rotation, and the register must be set to zero by a key.
Patent GB-189802262-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Cranks.
Inventor: GOOD ALFRED ARTHUR
Filed: 1898-01-28
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 2262. Good, A. A. Jan. 28. C r a n k s, adjustablethrow. The cranks are made in two parts A, A' connected by a joint B so as to allow adjustment. The parts are formed with teeth &c. b<1>, Fig. 2, on the surfaces which meet at the joint, and are fixed in any required position by a bolt and nut b<2>. The parts A, A' may be curved as shown in Fig. 1 or straight.
Patent GB-189804813-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Transmission Gear, applicable more especially to Motor Cars.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1898-02-26
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4813. Spooner, A. F., [Seng, C., and Henry, J.]. Feb. 26. Motor road vehicles -Relates to transmission gear wherein bevel and other wheels alone are used and the driving-wheels are inclined at an angle to ensure a proper rolling motion. Fig. 2 is that part of the plan of the arrangement showing the gear, and Fig. 3 shows the rear axle A with the two supplementary axles B and B'. These inclined axles have bevel-wheels gearing with wheels F and F<1> of a differential gearing G operated by a pinion H<1> on the square shaft H. Rotary motion is imparted through the medium of the gearing I, I' or J, J<1> to the shaft H, the gearing being movable by means of a forked lever so as to alter the speed or stop the driving-mechanism. The wheels J and J<1> can be made to engage with either the wheel L or L', and similarly for the pair I and I' with K and K<1>. The bevel-wheel N' on the transmission shaft 0 gears with the pinions N and N'. The motor is mounted on the same frame as the gearing, which frame is suspended and jointed at one extremity to the main axle A in such a manner as to allow the teeth of the gear-wheels to remain in gear whatever the inclination of the carriage.
Patent GB-189809661-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Breaking Up or Cutting Rocks, Boulders, Stones, or Earth, Under Water or on Dry Land.
Inventor: LOBNITZ FRED
Filed: 1898-04-27
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 9661. Lobnitz, F. April 27. Dredging; excavating.-Relates to rock and earth cutting and breaking apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 14,016, A.D. 1886. A heavy cutter l, weighing from 10 to 20 tons, is made of mild steel with a hardened steel point m secured in a socket by means of a screw, and is suspended by a wire rope k from a winch S. An eye block is secured by screws to the upper end of the cutter for the attachment of the rope. The cutter is arranged to move in guides h, i, adjustable vertically between uprights g secured within a central well of the barge. The bars of the guide-frame may be bound together by wire, or secured by bolts, and may be suspended so as to float on the water. Metal facing-plates are secured to the guide-bars opposite to the cutter, and cushions of rope, cork, or other yielding material are inserted between the frames or bars. A guide-pulley o for the rope k is supported by shear legs o<1>, o' secured to the deck of the barge. Fig. 10 is a sectional view showing the winding-drum fitted with a spiral spring clutch s<5>. The outer end of the spiral spring is fixed to a flange of the drum s<1>, mounted loosely on the shaft s<3>, and the inner end of the spring is secured to a bell-crank lever s<7> pivoted to the drum. The clutch is thrown into action by a handle and screwed spindle s<18 >acting on a cross-bar s<14 >of a sliding collar s<13> which bears against the bell-crank lever. When the sliding collar is moved back, the spring coil slackens its grasp upon the boss s<6> fixed to the shaft, and allows the cutter to fall. A stoppin r may be used to lock the winding-gear. One, two, or three cutters may be used, and when operating on dry land they are worked in a similar manner to ordinary pile-drivers.
Patent GB-189810282-A (GB)
Title: Improved Driving Mechanism for Bicycles and the like.
Inventor: BRANDON LIONEL
Filed: 1898-05-05
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 10,282. Brandon, L., and Reich, T. May 5. Cranks, variable-leverage, for bicycles &c. during the downward stroke. The pedal D' is made to describe an elliptical path by a rod D, having studs d, d', which slide in guides b, b<1>, formed in an arm B, keyed to the fixed axle a. A sleeve E secured to the pedal pin has conical rollers e which slide in slots f, formed in a crank on the loosely-mounted chain-wheel A, thereby rotating the wheel A. In a modification, the rod D is simply pivoted to the arm B.
Patent GB-189817525-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Specific-gravity Estimating Apparatus for Gases, especially applicable as an Ozonometer.
Inventor: OTTO MARIUS
Filed: 1898-08-13
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,525. Otto, M. Aug. 13. Specific-gravity estimating-apparatus.-The apparatus, which is more especially applicable as an ozonometer, consists of a balance, from one arm of which is hung a cylinder C<2> and from the other a compensating-cylinder, which carries also a pivoted tracing-arm for marking a record on a revolving drum. The whole apparatus is operated cyclically by the clockwork which drives a spindle N', N<2> carrying cams B', B', A and the cocks R', R' regulating the supply and discharge of the gas to be tested. The cycle of operations is as follows:- First, the cylinders are lowered and the projections j<2>, j<1> open the valves L, K, the cones J<2>, J<1> resting in the flared mouths J<4>, J<3> of the tubes T,' T'. Fresh gas then enters, driving out that first tested, after which cocks R', R<2> close. Next the cock R<2> momentarily connects the cylinder C' with the atmosphere-to ensure correct pressure. The beam F and beam support S are raised by the cams A and B', B<2>, and then the support is again lowered and a pause takes place to allow equilibrium to be established. Lastly, a finger operated by the clock presses the pencil upon the drum, and the parts finally return to initial position
Patent GB-189818416-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Cleaning and Polishing Composition for Metals.
Inventor: FRENCH ELEANOR
Filed: 1898-08-27
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 18,416. French, E. Aug. 27. Polishing-liquids.-A mixture is made of the following ingredients :-Water, soft soap, rottenstone, oil of thyme, oil of amber, ammonia, and sweet oil.
Patent GB-189819116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shields or Guards for the Carbon Pencils Used in Electric Furnaces.
Inventor: BASTICK JOSEPH
Filed: 1898-09-08
Granted: 1899-07-22
Abstract: 19,116. Bastick, J. Sept. 8. Electric furnaces.- A carbon electrode E is protected, except at the end, by an iron or gunmetal casing K, filled or lined with asbestos, fireclay, or other non-conducting material. The casing is movable along the electrode by a rack, pinion, and hand-wheel U, carried by bearings on the holder F in which the carbon is wedged; or a screw or other adjustment may be used. A clamping-screw and nut N are also provided, the casing K being slotted to pass the screw. The invention may be applied to the arc furnace described in Specification No. 29,011, A.D. 1897.
Patent GB-189819601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Teapots, Oil Cans, and like Liquid Containers.
Inventor: DALGLIESH ALEXANDER DEARN SCOT
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,601. Dalgliesh, A. D. S. Sept. 15. Tea-pots &c.-Relates to the construction of tea-pots and like liquid containers whereby the contents which overflow from the lid are returned to the vessel. Fig. 2 shows the application of the invention to a tea-pot. A projection e is formed on the top d of the vessel, so as wholly or partially to enclose the opening. This projection forms with the top d a channel f to receive the overflowing liquid. A tube or passage g connects the channel f to the spout h of the vessel, so that the liquid may be returned to the vessel. In a modified form of tea-pot, the channel is partly formed in the body of the pot.
Patent GB-189824880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Rudders.
Inventor: LAWSON WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1898-11-25
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 24,880. Lawson, W. R. Nov. 25. Rudders. - Relates to improvements in the means described in Specification No. 25,004, A.D. 1895, for supporting rudders. The rudder rests on washers or rings F. As shown in Fig. 2, the pintles are secured and rotate in bushings, as described in the prior Specification. Any one of them can be removed to allow a washer F to be replaced and the bushing to be removed. This renewal can be effected after the ring or collar H has been removed.
Patent GB-189826055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sterilising Apparatus for Use in Surgical Operations.
Inventor: LECLERC THEOPHILE FRANCOIS ALB
Filed: 1898-12-09
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 26,055. Leclerc, T. F. A. Dec. 9. Disinfecting.-Relates to apparatus for use in surgical operations to sterilize liquids, instruments, compresses, dressing-appliances, sponges, &c. A double-walled chamber C for sterilizing the instruments and dressings is closed by an asbestos-covered door, and is heated by hot gases passing through apertures i and between the double walls and out through l, from appliances D burning petroleum, gas, spirit, &c. These furnaces D are contained in drawers E, a handle G being provided for moving them in slide-ways, and doors F for ready regulation. Above the furnaces are basins or boilers H for sterilizing the liquids, instruments, and compresses. Basins L for the hands, compresses, or sponges are supported on a platform J alongside a basin H<1> supported on studs e over the chamber C, and adapted for containing water and carbolic acid. Hot gases pass through an aperture in the chamber C to the basin L, but are insulated from the basin H<1>. The basins H &c. may be placed on brackets f. The frame B of the chamber C is provided with a handle 0, and is either placed on the angle-irons h of the frame A for use, or inside the frame for transport, together with the drawers E which are packed upon the basins H, the lid P, which serves as a table, being turned down to enclose the whole. The basins &c. may be of copper, sheet iron, &c., and enamelled &c.
Patent GB-189902859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Indicating and Recording Apparatus or Check Tills.
Inventor: LOEWY WILHELM
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1900-02-08
Abstract: 2859. L÷wy, W. Feb. 8. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to cash registers and indicators of the keyboard type. The apparatus, which has, say, four rows of keys x, is normally held in the position to which it was 'set' for indicating and registering the last transaction, by means of springs in the cashiers' indicator barrels 15. These barrels are geared by chain and wheel gear 13, 12, 7 and a pinion, not shown, to wheels 11 which carry strikers 17 having slip pawls 18 at their ends; when the apparatus is actuated, the strikers are first carried back to the zero position Y, and then move forward till they come in contact with the depressed keys, where they are held until the next actuation. The customers' indicator 35, printing-wheels (not shown), and the totalizing register wheels 66, are all geared to the wheels 11. 1 is the main actuating-shaft of the apparatus. It is turned by a crank in the direction of the arrow z, winding up a spring barrel by which its return is ensured, and arms 9 fixed to it pick up in succession projecting pins 10 on the ratchet-wheels 8 which, being secured to the wheels gearing with the wheels 11, turn the latter backwards to zeroize the indicators. At the end of the forward movement, the arms 9 lift the pawls 29 from the ratchet-wheels 8, Fig. 4, and allow them to be engaged by detents 32 so as to permit of the return movement of the ratchets. In the return stroke, the new amount is set up by the striker pawls 18 coming in contact with the depressed keys, and finally the arms 9 release the pawls 29 from their detents 32, Fig. 1, so that they re-engage and lock the ratchet-wheels 8. The crank has an automatically-reversing pawl engaging a nearly-complete circular rack by which an almost complete rotation in either direction is ensured. The movement. of the main spindle also lifts the catch 58 of the drawer 55, which is then thrown open by a spring, and, by means of a cam 48, arm 50, link 51, and slotted lever 52, feeds forward the registering paper band and presses it against the typewheels. The counting - wheels 66 are driven forwards only by the wheels 11 through gear including a pawl and ratchet-wheel. Carry- ' ing' is effected at each rotation of a wheel of lower denomination by a pin 69 thereon disengaging the bell - crank latch 70, 73 from a pin 74 on a spring lever 75, which is then thrown forward, and by the pawl 79 advances the wheel of next higher denomination one tooth of the ratchet-wheel 80. A disc 84, driven forwards only at each actuation of the apparatus by chain gear 87, 88, carries a pin 85 which restores the latch 70, 73 and lever 75 to the normal position of engagement
Patent GB-189902919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hat and like Pins.
Inventor: SILVERWOOD THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1899-02-09
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 2919. Silverwood, T. A. Feb. 9. Appliances for securing to head. - A spring pin A is passed through an eye B attached to the hat &c.
Patent GB-189906591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Slings for Lifting Shells and other Articles.
Filed: 1899-03-27
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 6591. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Honner, J. March 27. Slings.-Band slings for lifting projectiles and other articles are made disconnectible, so that one end is passed round the projectile and connected to the other end by engaging the lugs d, d with the eyes c, c, after which the band is tightened by turning the eccentrics g on the lifting-shackle. Specification No. 16,655, A.D. 1898, is referred to
Patent GB-189908786-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Funnels.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-04-26
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 8786. Thompson, W. P., [Bonafede, C.]. April 26. Funnels.-The funnel A, Fig. 5, is formed with an outlet I of smaller diameter than the spout K, and is provided with a disc valve G mounted on the spindle E, which passes through the guides or bridge-pieces C, D. When the funnel is placed on the vessel to be filled, the valve falls by its own weight and opens the outlet I. When the liquid rises to the height, of the outlet, the flow is stopped. In removing the funnel, it is raised by the ring F on the spindle E, the valve closes, and any liquid in the funnel is retained therein, In a modification, the outlet I is replaced by a perforated diaphragm, and the valve is placed above the outlet. The valve spindle has a projection which passes through a slot in the upper bridge-piece when the valve is closed, but, when the valve is opened, is brought to bear on the top of the bridge-piece to hold the valve in its opened position. In the form shown in Fig. 10, the diaphragm P is closed by the valve G, which is connected by the bent rod E to the ring R surrounding the neck. When the funnel is placed on the vessel, the neck of the latter engages the ring R and opens the valve.
Patent GB-189909246-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Measuring Electric Currents.
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 9246. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Fish, W. C.]. May 2. Current and energy meters.-A maximum-demand indicator is constructed as shown in section. An ordinary clock motion G, having a fan, or preferably a self-starting balance escapement, carries a pointer H in front of a graduated arc E. The pointer is provided with a contact-pin h. Normally motion is prevented by the escapement lever L being stopped by a finger M on a shaft, which carries also the heavy iron armature M' of an electromagnet I. A watt-meter or an am-meter C carries an arm F into contact with the pin h, when sufficiently great current or power is transmitted, and a shunt circuit containing the magnet I is thus closed. The magnet I lifts the armature M<1> and frees the escapement, so that the clock runs until the pointer leaves the arm F. The pointer then remains where it is until a greater current or power again frees the clock and allows it to move further. It may be set back by hand.
Patent GB-189909414-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controlling Electric Motors and Apparatus for that purpose.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-04
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9414. Leaner, H. May 4. Motors, controlling. -Relates to means for controlling electric motors, particularly such as are employed for pro. pelling vehicles, comprising a main battery or generator, a smaller battery for exciting the motor fields, and a controlling- switch for varying the connections of the motors and the batteries. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the armatures a and field windings c of a pair of motors, the main battery d in two parts, and the exciting battery e also in two parts. The armature terminals 1 to 4, field terminals 5 and 6, main-battery terminals 7 to 10, and exciting battery terminals 11 to 14 are connected to contact-blocks bearing upon two parallel controller cylinders. Fig. 2 is a development of the two controller cylinders, showing the bridging-contacts thereon, and the connections which they effect in their several positions I to IX. The positions I and II are for backward driving, III is the stopping position, and IV to IX are for forward driving with progressively increasing speed. In the position I, the armatures and the divisions of both batteries are connected in series, the electromotive force of one battery opposing that of the other, and the field winding is connected with the exciting battery. In the position II, the two parts of the main battery are connected in parallel. In the position III, the armatures are short-circuited, and the field current is reversed for forward driving. In the positions IV and V, the connections are the same as in the positions II and I, except that they are arranged for forward driving. In the position VI, the armatures and the two parts of the main battery are in series, while the exciting battery and field winding are arranged in an independent circuit. In the position VII, the armatures are connected in parallel, the main batteries remaining in series, and the exciting battery is again introduced. In the position VIII, the exciting battery is again thrown into an independent circuit, and, finally, in the position IX, the two parts of the exciting battery are connected in parallel. The two controller cylinders are geared together so as to be simultaneously rotated by one handle, and they are detained in their several positions by a spring pawl engaging with a star-wheel. The operating-handle moves over an indicating-plate, and may be provided with a spring catch for holding it in the stopping position. The two rows of contact-brushes are mounted between the two cylinders, and are pressed against them by an inflated pneumatic tube.